Episode 12 Terese Dana, Applied Behavior Analyst, Founder of TD Social Skills

Terese Dana has been an applied behavior analyst (ABA) for nearly 30 years, focusing on social skills for children on the autism spectrum. She works with children, educators and families in Maine, New Hampshire, New York and New Jersey. Terese shares rewarding experiences with children on the spectrum, the resources she has created for educators and families, as well as new projects she continues to develop. You can learn more about Terese, her focus on advancing social learning & emotional growth, along with the resources she provides, on her web site tdsocialskills.com.


Terese describes the impact 9/11 had on her family, living 30 minutes north of NYC, the feeling of not being able to protect her children, not just from the WTC attack, but the impending danger of the nearby nuclear power plant, Indian Point and her family’s subsequent relocation to Fryeburg, Maine. She shares the transition her family endured and the solidarity they felt through her town’s International Academy. 


Terese and I first met through our daughters, when they were classmates in 2nd grade and I am grateful that we have nurtured a heartfelt long-term, long-distance friendship.

Links:
TDSocial Skills: Advancing Social Learning and Emotional Growth

Fryeburg International Academy

Autism Speaks


Alpine Learning Group/Bridget Taylor


The Laura Foundation (YouTube video)

TD Social Skills Resources (available on her web site):

Social Skills Training Video Series on DVD:
“Fitting In and Having Fun” Volume 1 Elementary School
“Fitting In and Having Fun:Moving On To Middle School, Tips from Students for Students” Volume 2 Middle School
“Fitting In and Having Fun: Confident and In Control” Volume 3 Elementary School
“Fitting In and Having Fun: Unspoken Expectations” Volume 4 High School Life

The File Factor: Emotional Empowerment System